With 4 main theme parks and 2 wonderful water parks, figuring out how to divide park time among the 6 parks at Walt Disney World is no easy task. Here’s a list of things to consider when making this decision for your trip. 1. Park Size All parks are not created equal. They’re all fabulous in their own ways, but ...

I’m hesitant to share these Walt Disney World secrets, but I’m assuming that since you are here, you are serious about planning your next trip. These Tips & Tricks for enjoying a Disney trip have come from many years of researching websites, reading books and talking with other Disney-obsessed people. Oh, and lots of trips to the most magical place ...

Have you ever heard someone say they “hate Disney” or they “aren’t a Disney person”? I hear this all of the time when I talk about being a Disney Fanatic, and it often makes me wonder. How could anyone possibly hate the happiest place on Earth? But when I visit Disney, I can see evidence of why people might not ...

Every time I head to Walt Disney World, I always will see at least one family that has various family members on the verge of a meltdown. There is a lot to see and do at Disney World and you certainly want your family to experience as much as possible. It is certainly do-able, but to avoid a meltdown while ...

You’ve arrived at Disney World and, whether it’s your first time or your 21st time, you’re anxious to start experiencing everything that Disney has to offer. Slow down and take a breath though! You’re finally here and will be for a few days, so don’t wear yourself out right away! Take the time to relax and do a few things ...

Most of us think of a vacation to the parks when we think of Disney. It’s the traditional getaway for families of all ages, but maybe going to the parks isn’t your thing. Maybe you want to keep that Disney magic but take it at a slower pace. That’s where Disney Cruise Line comes in, to offer you a slower ...

Sometimes it’s easier just to say, “Eh, we’ll just buy it when we get there”. But sometimes you’re better off buying some items before you go, then brining them with you. Prices in stores on or around Disney property can be much higher than stores back at home. And a few extra bucks here and a few extra bucks there ...

Every vacation is different, and so is every vacationer. To some, the idea of an unplanned vacation might sound horrific, while others might relish the chance to do something unexpected. Some people might prefer a more in-between approach, with minimal planning and lots of options. Here are ten reasons to plan your next Disney vacation, no matter what type of ...

Sometimes your WDW vacation coincides with certain holidays which tend to draw heavier than usual crowds, like Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, Spring Break, etc. There are ways to maneuver around those crowds and still have a great experience at the “most magical place on earth”! My family and I have visited Disney World during Spring Break and Thanksgiving Week, ...

“Rope drop” is just another term for park opening, but arriving for rope drop doesn’t mean you are getting off your Disney bus at 9:05 when the park opens at 9:00. You want to be waiting for the park to open at least 30 minutes before it actually does (even longer in peak seasons). This is the one time during ...